What to look for in wireless guitar systems
What to look for in a wireless systemWireless guitar systems are great for being able to move around the stage without tripping over or getting tangled up, but like everything, there are good and bad systems out there. The good systems will be better than using a lead, the bad ones will make your playing sound absolutely terrible. So what should you look for?
Decent RangeThis is the first and most obvious issue you may face. You want a system with good range, because the whole point of getting one is that you can walk away from the amp in the first place! If you're doing gigs then the range you need obviously needs to be bigger because you need to walk around the stage.
Good Dynamic RangeDynamic range is the range of sounds that the wireless guitar system can cover. The higher the range, the larger full spectrum of sounds it can cover. This is especially important if you're going to be using a bass, since if there is a poor dynamic range the sounds at the lower end of the scale may be cut out. (For more of the details about how they work see guitargearuk)
2 Antennas2 antennas means that if for some reason the first antenna cant receive the signal, the system will seamlessly switch to the second one and continue to work as normal. This vastly reduces the chance of a dropout (where the system stops working) and make reliability much much better.
Good Battery LifeThis one is obvious - if you're in the middle of a gig you dont want your system cutting out! Also you dont want to be buying new batteries for it every 10 minutes. So good efficiency on your system can save you money in the long term, and prevent embarrassment on stage.
Overall Good reliability UHF and digital systems tend to have the best reliability. VHF system are still reliable, but the chance that you may get interference is slightly increased. Likewise digital systems are virtually interference free, but you will end up paying a little more.
We saw that the joyo system was looked at on e-gadgetreviews.com, it's a pretty fair comment on the device really. Cheap but effective! If you're not sure whether a device is the best thing for you, it's good as a test. A test which isn't too expensive.
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Decent RangeThis is the first and most obvious issue you may face. You want a system with good range, because the whole point of getting one is that you can walk away from the amp in the first place! If you're doing gigs then the range you need obviously needs to be bigger because you need to walk around the stage.
Good Dynamic RangeDynamic range is the range of sounds that the wireless guitar system can cover. The higher the range, the larger full spectrum of sounds it can cover. This is especially important if you're going to be using a bass, since if there is a poor dynamic range the sounds at the lower end of the scale may be cut out. (For more of the details about how they work see guitargearuk)
2 Antennas2 antennas means that if for some reason the first antenna cant receive the signal, the system will seamlessly switch to the second one and continue to work as normal. This vastly reduces the chance of a dropout (where the system stops working) and make reliability much much better.
Good Battery LifeThis one is obvious - if you're in the middle of a gig you dont want your system cutting out! Also you dont want to be buying new batteries for it every 10 minutes. So good efficiency on your system can save you money in the long term, and prevent embarrassment on stage.
Overall Good reliability UHF and digital systems tend to have the best reliability. VHF system are still reliable, but the chance that you may get interference is slightly increased. Likewise digital systems are virtually interference free, but you will end up paying a little more.
We saw that the joyo system was looked at on e-gadgetreviews.com, it's a pretty fair comment on the device really. Cheap but effective! If you're not sure whether a device is the best thing for you, it's good as a test. A test which isn't too expensive.
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There are so many wireless systems on the market, they range from about £50 to £500 but when buying remember that you get what you pay for. Sometimes it's really hard to know which system you should get but one of the biggest questions you should ask yourself is "what do I need it for?". Obviously if you're gigging you need a better system than if you're just playing in your room alone.
A good Wireless Guitar System buying guide is needed to know what you want based on your experience levels. And then you need to see some Wireless Guitar System Reviews in order to consider whether to buy.
A good Wireless Guitar System buying guide is needed to know what you want based on your experience levels. And then you need to see some Wireless Guitar System Reviews in order to consider whether to buy.